IDEXX histopathology services

Results in 36 hours (Monday–Thursday)

• Faster turnaround for your critical cases
• Personalised guidance from our team of expert pathologists

Test code: UHIS
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Results in 2–5 days (Monday–Friday)

• Quick, reliable turnaround for your nonemergency cases
• Personalised guidance from our team of expert pathologists
   

Test codes
HIST1: 1 Site/Lesion
HIST2: 2 Sites/Lesions
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Results in 2–14 days; results typically final within 7 days unless extended processing is required (particularly for samples involving bone)

• A thorough evaluation of organs (with or without bone) or large and large biopsies (e.g., spleen, liver and lung lobe; mammary chain; eye; bone biopsies [amputated limbs/digits/tails/jaws (whole or partial)])
• Personalised guidance from our team of expert pathologists
• Streamlined submission process, with one test code to cover all sites

Test code HISTLARGE

The Histology Liver Profile ensures comprehensive assessment of hepatopathology cases, allowing a rounded assessment of the liver status to be performed.

• This test code includes automatic application of special stains, reducing extended turnaround time from additional rework.
  • Masson’s trichrome for assessing fibrosis
  • Rubeanic acid for assessing copper status
  • PAS for assessing glycogen
• Pathologists may request additional stains at their discretion on a case-by-case basis

Test code HISTLIV

The Histology Skin Profile test code was created to support clinicians with complex dermatological cases.

• This test code ensures that cases are automatically assigned to our group of pathologists with a specific interest in skin pathology and reduces extended turnaround time from additional rework.
• The test code includes examination of multiple sections of each biopsy sample and automatic application of special stains (Gram and PAS).
• Multiple biopsies from the same process can be submitted for a single fee.
• Please ensure that clinical history is included with the submission and indicate on the submission form if photos are being submitted.
• Photographs, if possible, can be submitted via email to labsupport@idexx.com and should include the patient name, your vet code and the date we can expect to receive the samples at the laboratory.

Test code HISTSK

The Histology GI Tract Profile is for the evaluation of endoscopic biopsy samples taken from the gastrointestinal tract of dogs and cats.

• Allows submission of multiple sites within the GI tract for one fee
  • Oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
  • Sites are assessed and reported independently
• Samples are assessed and reported according to the WSAVA histopathological standards for the diagnosis of gastrointestinal inflammation

Test code HISTGI

Immunohistochemistry Panel

The immunohistochemistry report includes the following: antibodies utilised, the type of antigen or tissue marker detected, the results of the procedure(s) on the patient's tissues and an interpretative summary.

This service uses specialized immunohistochemical testing to demonstrate the presence of various antigens, aetiologic agents or tissue markers in histologic samples. Must have ordered a prior biopsy. If immunohistochemical studies would be helpful in a particular case, the pathologist will include a recommendation on the biopsy report to add on this test. Call us at 0203 7887 508 if you would like to initiate the studies.

Test codes IHCR1-IHCR7
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